Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 6, 2021 i WHO

While I was on the sofa feeling particularly flat this week, my British bulldog Penny wasted no time launching herself on top of me to offer slobbery kisses and comfort. Penny has been my rock and seen me through some of my lowest days. Animals never cease to amaze me and this week’s story about Penguin – the magpie that helped an Aussie family heal after tragedy and inspired the hit film Penguin Bloom (a must-watch if you haven’t already seen it) – really touched me. Turn to page 36 for the incredible true story. Another inspiring watch is Katie Price: Harvey and Me. The documentary charts the glamour model’s quest to find suitable residential care for her disabled 18-year-old son Harvey. The beautiful bond between the pair is heartwarming…

ASHLEY WALTERS Manson’s former personal assistant claimed that he “frequently became violent” and would throw glass plates and heavy objects. She also alleged the singer offered her up for sexual encounters with collaborators and continued to harass her after their professional relationship ended. GABRIELLA The artist, also known as SourGirrrl, alleged that after meeting backstage at one of his gigs, their relationship quickly escalated. She claims Manson forced her to take drugs, demanded she make a “blood pact” with him and also repeatedly tied her up and assaulted her. She says she tried to commit suicide and has been diagnosed with PTSD. SARAH McNEILLY McNeilly claims she was lured in by Manson’s “love-bombing” before being “emotionally abused, terrorised and scarred”. She alleges Manson threw her into a wall and “threatened…

She may have arrived a little late – 14 days to be exact – but Jessica Hart hasn’t “stopped smiling since” welcoming her daughter on November 17. Baby-Rae, Hart’s first child with fiancé James Kirkham, came into the world at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles after 28 hours of gruelling labour. But her model mama, 34, was quickly besotted. “Baby is everything I ever imagined and so much more,” she shared. Hart is equally enamoured with her race-car driver beau, 36, revealing Kirkham – who is also a father to 6-year-old daughter Wren from a previous relationship – is an “unbelievable dad”. “He is so hands on. They go on daddy-daughter adventures all the time,” the model shares exclusively with WHO. “Everything’s an adventure with dad. The girls are so…

Before Price was a devoted, crusading mum-of-five, she earned an estimated $80 million fortune, thanks to her career as glamour model Jordan. She put her name to fashion lines, books, fragrances and starred in reality TV shows including a stint on the UK’s I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2004. Three marriages and 11 breast augmentation surgeries later, Price – who’s faced financial difficulties recently – says she’s given up modelling.…

Watts (above, with Andrew Lincoln, who plays Cameron Bloom) became close with Sam Bloom while preparing for the role. “There was an immediate trust. She bared her soul to me, which was key to being able to tell the story in a truthful way.”Things didn’t go quite as smoothly with her magpie co-star (one of several trained birds in the movie). “The first day on set he did a nice number two right down my face,”Watts says with a laugh. “I was just like, ‘OK, here we go.’”…

Robert Edge Snr, 82 DIED JUL. 20, 2017 Edge (undergoing treatment at Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center) was battling dementia but looking forward to being released from the hospital, telling his family he was feeling “OK” and “wanted to leave and get something to eat”. He would become Mays’ first victim. Robert Kozul, 89 DIED JAN. 30, 2018 Admitted to the hospital after a stroke, he felt safe in the familiar setting. “He didn’t know a stranger,” says his daughter-in-law Becky Kozul. “He loved to talk. He loved people. He loved to hear their stories and tell his stories – he was happy there.” John Hallman, 87 DIED JUN. 13, 2018 If the retired Navy seaman and his wife, Virginia, who died two months earlier, met another veteran in…

So, you’ve got a big event coming up and you’re frantically googling,“How do I make my skin look filtered?”Well, here’s a helping hand. Introducing Mesotox, the complexion-boosting treatment that can make your skin rival an Instagram filter. WHAT In a nutshell, Mesotox is a solution of botox, hyaluronic acid and vitamins that are infused into the skin using superficial micro-injections in the surface layer (no deeper than 2mm). This in turn creates small wounds in the skin, which stimulates your skin’s own collagen to regenerate. The treatment can help shrink the appearance of pores and fine lines, hydrate very dry skin and brighten dull, tired complexions. VERDICT I’m all for a quick treatment (this takes 30 minutes), minimal downtime and glowing results that last for months! After I was numbed,…

MEET EDEN That’s the name of Magali Pascal’s latest collection launching this month, inspired by the idea of escaping barriers imposed on us this past year. The collection sees the beginning of a new direction for the brand, with their first outerwear pieces dropping among their signature angelic dresses. Symbolising a new year and new beginnings, this capsule is the perfect end to an Australian summer. Check out more at magalipascal.com WHAT WE’RE BUYING THIS WEEK I’m prepping for a special date night in a couple of weeks by buying a sweet new top as a little pick-me-up. It’ll by my new “jeans and a nice top” combo, perfect for a summer night. This one from Aje, balances out the casual nature of denim with its flirty, feminine sleeves. The…

We surely all invested in those trendy work-from-home matching loungewear sets – but now the question is, what do we do with them now most of us are returning to the workplace and finally getting the chance to dress up and go out again? Kate Zubarieva and Asya Varetsa, founders and designers of luxury sleepwear-that’s-streetwear label Sleeper, explain how to transform your bedtime favourites into everyday wear. How did the brand Sleeper come about? ZUBARIEVA We both came from the fashion industry, we used to work as fashion editors for leading magazines in Russia and Ukraine. Our experiences pushed us to create something new, something that belonged to us. VARETSA The idea to create at-home wear [came at] the end of 2013, during Kate’s deep Christmas nap after watching Curly…

Around 30 to 75 per cent of women with PCOS are overweight or obese. And while weight loss can help to alleviate some symptoms, research shows many women with PCOS find this difficult. In fact, a study by UNSW, the University of Sydney and the ANZAC Research Institute found that mice with features of PCOS gained more weight than mice without PCOS, despite eating the same amount of food. But encouragingly, the same study found mice that were fed a Mediterranean diet – which is rich in unrefined fruits and vegetables, naturally high in antioxidants and naturally rich in healthy fats – were able to reverse some effects of PCOS by beginning to ovulate again. “This is an exciting result because it has the potential to allow us to restore…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 If you think you can, or you can’t, you’re right! If you think it’s going to be one of those days, it quite possibly will be. Focus on your sweetest dreams instead. Do you believe they can come true? If you do, they could this week! Embrace the power of positive thoughts to assist you in getting the outcome you desire. TAURUS APR. 19–MAY 20 Hard work never hurt anyone, as they say. As long as you’re giving yourself enough time off on the weekend, the harder you work now, the better. You really are in a position to set yourself up for the next 30 years of your brilliant career. A healthy balance of work and play will set you up for success! GEMINI MAY…

When the pandemic struck and movie and TV show productions began to shut down, Bridie Carter resigned herself to taking a year off while she and husband Michael Wilson focused on their farm near Byron Bay. But what she least expected was the opportunity to join one of Australia’s most-loved dramas during that time. “I was feeling very fortunate to be healthy and safe with my family,” the 50-year-old actress tells WHO. “I was sitting in my walk-in wardrobe doing this weird voiceover when my agent called to say I had an offer to join Home and Away – I couldn’t believe it!” Tell us more about your character Susie … She’s a real estate agent who has moved from Western Australia to Summer Bay for a fresh start. She…

Former Harper’s Bazaar editor Alexandra Joel perfectly combines her love of history, fashion and politics to re-create the opulence of Buckingham Palace and the gritty daily life at a newspaper at the dawn of the swinging ’60s. Blaise Hill is a feisty young reporter from a rough neighbourhood in an era when she’s confined to the “women’s pages”. Sent to London to cover Princess Margaret’s wedding, she soon finds herself drawn into a scandal that threatens to unravel British society. “I’m drawn to the ’60s where we shifted from an almost Edwardian focus  on conservative values to people starting to challenge the system,” Joel tells WHO. “It’s the dawn of the modern woman, where women wanted to be equal, professionally and sexually, and we experience those volcanic upheavals through Blaise,”…

“I thought, ‘Have I gotten to that age now to where they’re singing songs about me?’” Tim McGraw, on his initial reaction to Taylor Swift’s 2006 breakout single ‘Tim McGraw’, on Apple Music Essentials. “Even if I bought 100 tubes of ChapStick, within a week I wouldn’t be able to find any of them” Chris Evans, on constantly losing the lip product, on Twitter. “He’ll ask me before each episode: ‘Are you naked in this one?”’ Gabrielle Union, on husband Dwyane Wade not being a fan of her sex scenes in LA’s Finest, on the Jalen Rose: Renaissance Man podcast. “When I really nail it with my kids and I say something inventive and imaginative to help them, I feel like a superhero. Like somehow I came up with the…

1 Kristen’s first look as Di Kristen Stewart got a lukewarm response when it was announced she would play Princess Diana in an upcoming biopic. But the Twilight star has silenced her critics with her unbelievable resemblance to the royal as filming kicks off. 2 The Bold Type’s back – for now Head to the fashion closet, there’s gossip from Scarlet magazine. The word is that while Kat (Aisha Dee), Jane (Katie Stevens) and Sutton (Meghann Fahy), will be back for The Bold Type’s fifth season, it’ll also be their last. “I don’t know if I should be happy or cry,” tweeted one fan. 3 Simon’s sad split Aussie actor Simon Baker and wife Rebecca Rigg have announced they have split after 29 years of marriage. “We remain close friends…

Fans and fashionistas were surprised to see Demi Moore make an unannounced cameo to open Fendi’s show at Paris Fashion Week – and many more were shocked by the star’s altered appearance. Social media commentators quickly fixated on Moore’s prominent pout and seemingly augmented cheekbones. “Is that all bad fillers? Or is there some horrible contouring happening there also? That face just doesn’t look right, but I can’t figure out if it’s all plastics or if the makeup artist was doing something odd,” commented one. “Why would you get so much surgery on your face?” asked another. “Fulfilling a teenage dream”– MOORE The A-list actress, 58, wore an off-the-shoulder satin suit and waist-length earrings as she glided the runway. “Fulfilling a teenage dream,” she wrote on her Instagram afterwards. Her…

When Ana de Armas ended their hot and heavy yearlong relationship in January, Ben Affleck’s fragile world came crashing down. The actor was left reeling by her decision, which WHO understands was very much one-sided, and friends feared he would fall off his precarious wagon of sobriety. Sources tell us that Affleck, 48 – who Jennifer Garner kicked out of their marital mansion in 2015 due to his boozing, and divorced him three years later – put “high hopes on his relationship with Ana, but the pressure on her was too great”. The insider explains, “Ana’s only 32 and found herself dealing with taking care of an alcoholic who struggles with his sobriety.” But harder still was the connection Affleck still shares with Garner, with whom he shares daughters Violet,…

George Shaw served with distinction for 28 years in the US Air Force, a decorated veteran of the Korean and Vietnam war eras whose example inspired his daughter Linda to enlist in the Air Force and serve 22 years herself. As a military retiree, he served his fellow veterans at the Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, putting in eight years as a mail room supervisor. It was a place he knew well, a place where he felt safe and found community, according to Linda, 58, and her mother, Norma, 80, George’s wife of 59 years. “We knew everybody there, knew the doctors, the nurses,” says Norma, “and he always got the very best of care.” So when George, 81, began experiencing weakness and trouble breathing…

‘HE LOVED THE WATER’ Navy vet John Hallman, an avid fisherman, had recently bought property on West Virginia’s Elk River. BELOVED ‘PAPPY’ A harmonica player who loved dancing, Army vet Robert “Pappy” Kozul was a retired machinist. ‘HE TOOK CARE OF US’ Russell “Big Russ” Posey (with wife Nilva) once ran six family businesses concurrently. GIFT OF MUSIC Archie Edgell played multiple instruments in several groups, including Gospel Strings of Salem. ‘MY HERO’ “Dad taught me loyalty,” says daughter Linda of Air Force vet George Shaw (with wife Norma). “He was my hero.” THE FAMILY JOKER A hard worker who was always busy, Felix McDermott “liked to tell jokes”, says his daughter.…

We may not have as many events to RSVP to, but our desire to swipe on some colour, embrace a little shimmer and have fun is yet to wane. This V-Day (and for the remainder of summer), the mood calls for flattering classics – with a twist. THE NEW RED LIP To update a perennial party classic, opt for crimson with subtle gold flecks.“The finish gives lips the appearance of volume and shine, without losing that modern satin finish,” says Victoria Baron, official makeup artist for Chanel Australia. Skip pencil and swipe straight from the bullet, finishing this night look with a wash of gloss on the cheeks and lids, plus lashings of mascara. For a stained effect, hydrate lips with a sheer layer of lip balm and softly pat…

Barely there sandals are here to stay and are absolutely our top footwear pick for 2021. Ditch those uncomfortable pointy-toed pumps for the simple chic alternative, perfectly suited to any outfit from day to night. Tip Try colour blocking your outfit by opting for contrasting coloured heels to your look.…

“Imagine you’re training on a mountain 3500 metres above sea level. Well, Air Locker Training is a gym that simulates high altitude conditions to deliver the same effect. And given my fondness for trying out new trends, when the chance came to try Air Locker’s new Bondi Junction studio I put my hand up straight away. The idea of altitude training is that it makes your body more efficient at delivering oxygen around your body – leading to better workout performance and faster recovery. Air Locker says you can also burn 25 per cent more calories per session and get a 300 per cent higher EPOC effect. The idea of exercising with 14 per cent oxygen (normal air tends to be around 21 per cent) can be scary, so I’ll…

Valentine’s Day Double Strawberry Pancake Stack SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 cups self-raising flour 4 tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 2 large eggs 500ml milk 200ml yoghurt 1 tbsp vanilla essence 100g butter, melted (plus extra for cooking) 250g punnet Victorian strawberries, washed, hulled, finely diced TO SERVE 250g punnet Victorian strawberries, washed, hulled, quartered 200ml double cream (optional) Maple syrup METHOD 1 Sift dry ingredients together into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, then add milk, yoghurt, vanilla and melted butter. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Add diced strawberries and rest for 10 minutes. 2 Heat a non-stick frying pan on medium heat. Add a little butter and when butter is sizzling, ladle in ½ cup batter…

Yes, that is a real gigantic hog carcass being flung on a table in the first moments of ABC’s new show Aftertaste. And yes, that is Scottish-born, South Australian-based actor Erik Thomson – portrayer of patriarchs such as Packed to the Rafters’ Dave Rafter and 800 Words’ George Turner – doing the flinging. What better way to illustrate his character Easton West’s downfall from respected Michelin-star chef to tabloid terror than to (literally) let pigs fly?! The scene is “full on”, the 53-year-old star tells WHO with a laugh. “But, it had to be a big act. I found all that opening stuff quite hard because it’s when the character’s at his most unpleasant. From an audience’s perspective, I think it’s going to be like a slap in the face…

For almost three months now, detectives, family and friends alike have been left perplexed over the disappearance of Melissa Caddick. The 49-year-old left her Dover Heights home in Sydney at 5.30am on November 12 for what her husband and son believed was her daily run. Caddick left without her phone, keys or wallet and hasn’t been seen since. She was reported missing by her husband, Anthony Koletti, over 30 hours later. And it isn’t just the financial adviser that is still missing, but the millions of dollars she allegedly took from her clients who had entrusted Caddick to invest their money. Just a day before her disappearance, the Australian Federal Police raided Caddick’s clifftop mansion after an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) into her wealth management…

Evan Rachel Wood has alleged that she suffered “horrific” abuse at the hands of ex-fiancé, Marilyn Manson. Taking to Instagram on February 1, the 33-year-old spoke about her three-year ordeal with the rock singer, 52. “The name of my abuser is Brian Warner, also known to the world as Marilyn Manson,” she claimed. “I am done living in fear of retaliation, slander, or blackmail. I am here to expose this dangerous man and call out the many industries that have enabled him, before he ruins any more lives.” Wood was just 18 when the pair began dating in 2007, before getting engaged in 2010 and breaking up later that year. “He started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically abused me for years,” she added in her statement.…

She may not be an avid user and prefers to keep her private life off Instagram, but Eva Mendes has been forced to defend her decision to dial back from social media even further. The 46-year-old took to Instagram on January 24 to reveal her daughter – she shares Esmeralda, 6, and Amada, 4, with partner Ryan Gosling – recently called her out for her phone habits. “I haven’t posted lately because my little one told me I was on the phone too much,” Mendes shared. “I could tell she was taking it personally. And she’s a kid, of course she’d take it personally. They take things personally unless we go out of our way to make it clear to them it’s not personal.” After admitting the pair had a…

Since Britney Spears announced an “indefinite work hiatus” in January 2019, fans have only been able to catch glimpses of the star through the surreal snippets she shares on her social media feed. On January 28, the pop star raised eyebrows once again when she posted a video of herself dancing wildly to a song by her ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, whom she tagged. “Her vids are always so sketchy,” wrote one follower, as another noted a Christmas tree still up in the background. “I really hope a family member checks on her safety.” The pop star’s erratic Instagram feed — often featuring multiple postings of almost identical selfies with cryptic captions, solo bikini fashion parades, and frantic video messages to fans — has sparked a surge in the #FreeBritney online…

She’s best known for being an outrageous glamour model – as famous in the UK for her wild antics as her striking appearance. But away from the media coverage, there’s more to Katie Price than meets the eye, as revealed in a new BCC documentary, Katie Price: Harvey and Me. The show – currently available to view on YouTube in Australia – produced by Price’s friend Olivia Isaacs, charts the 42-year-old model’s quest to find suitable adult residential care for her disabled 18-year-old son Harvey. Born in 2002 to ex-Manchester United football star Dwight Yorke (who, allegedy, hasn’t been a part of his son’s life), Harvey was diagnosed with septo-optic dysplasia, a rare genetic disorder that affects his eyesight. He is on the autism spectrum and has a rare condition…

A FAMILY’S LOVE Oli, Rueben, Cameron, Sam and Noah Bloom with Penguin in 2015. Sam says through her ups and downs her husband, Cameron, has been “incredible”. MAGICAL MAGPIES Bloom has released two books about Penguin (above, with Oli). The family recently rescued another magpie they named Van. HELPING OTHERS Bloom (on a treadmill in August) is assisting researchers with SpinalCure Australia in their search for treatments. MAKING A SPLASH Bloom winning gold at the 2018 Stance ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship in La Jolla, San Diego, in the USA.…

Mays (in a mugshot) killed her victims while acting as an overnight sitter for patients in the VA hospital. She pleaded guilty to seven counts of second-degree murder and one count of assault with intent to commit murder and faces life in prison.“These veterans and their families put their trust in this nursing assistant, and she betrayed that trust and decided to pick and choose who lived and who died,”says Doug Olson, FBI special agent in charge.…

POPPY POWER Jo Malone’s Intense Collection has quite a cult following and we’re pretty sure this new scent that’s been added to the range will win even more fans. Imagine a combination of poppy, velvety iris, vanilla and almond with sweet hits of fig. Drool-worthy! I WANT CHOO! If an oriental fragrance is your jam, count this as your perfect season update. Bursting with mandarin, peach, lily and jasmine, this warming scent will entice you back … spray after spray. POWDER PERFECTION If your makeup is sweating off your face at the moment, make sure you set it with a translucent powder to absorb excess oil and lock your airbrushed look in for longer. Nude by Nature has just launched Pearl, Soft Pink and Banana powder variations, so there’s one…

Beauty is all about confidence and independence. I don’t think I truly found it until I was 45 – before that, I struggled. I work all day in front of a full-length mirror [in salons such as Valonz], which doesn’t help. I have an inner strength now and I like who I see. FOR YEARS I HAD JET BLACK HAIR, but it made my skin look blue. Then I had balayage for a while, but it wasn’t quite for me. When I landed on pink, I knew I’d found my shade because it just makes me feel happy. To keep it looking healthy, I use Wella Fusion treatments. I’M CAREFUL WITH HEAT TOOLS, because I want the S-bend without the damage. Dyson’s Corrale is a game-changer because the copper plates…

“My ultimate day out would be a group of my faves on a boat cruising around Sydney Harbour in style. Good tunes, jumping in the ocean and, of course, lots of bubbles! “ Elise, WHO Beauty Editor “For me, it’s anything that involves the warming summer sun, a chilled vino and a beautiful charcuterie and cheese board. Essentially, just drop me and my BFFs in any wine region!” Gabriella, WHO Lifestyle Editor “To drive south to an Airbnb where we could sit by the pool, frolic around in beautiful resortwear and enjoy each other’s company over a perfectly curated afternoon spread and an aperitif.” Paige, WHO Fashion Editor “A long lunch with my closest friends would be my ultimate girls’day out. It’s an excuse to get as glam and girly…

WHAT IS PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS often have an imbalance of insulin and androgen hormones (such as testosterone). “The excessive insulin affects the normal functioning of the ovaries,” says Dr Sonia Davison, endocrinologist at Melbourne’s Hailes for Women’s Health ( jeanhailes.org.au). WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Irregular periods, fertility problems, scalp hair loss, excess facial or body hair, acne, pigmentation and weight gain are all common symptoms. PCOS has also been linked with depression, anxiety, and an increased risk of sleep apnoea, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Women often have only some symptoms. CAN PCOS CAUSE INFERTILITY? PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility in women. However, research shows that…

“Miranda Kerr calls the Theragun a ‘lifesaver’and it’s also a hit with Gal Gadot, Chris Hemsworth and Shanina Shaik. So with that kind of endorsement, I leapt at the chance to try one when the opportunity came my way. This is a massage gun that uses percussive therapy by providing rapid bursts of pressure to reach deep into the muscle tissue. You can use it before, during or after training, or any time you want to ease away muscle tension. I tried the Theragun Elite – which is designed to be a little quieter than earlier models. First thing, let me tell you the treatment is intense! But that’s also what makes it so effective. It’s also incredibly easy to use. It hooks up to the Theragun app, which caters…

The friendly drink New Zealand’s fastest growing alcohol brand, Pals, has come across the ditch. These little RTD (ready to drink) cans are bursting with flavour and perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. $22 (for 4) Available from Dan Murphy’s and BWS 2 STYLISH SUMMER SIPS Dean and Monroe wines are all about style and substance. The 2019 King Valley Prosecco, featuring delicate aromas of melon and white peach, looks every bit as good as it tastes in its fashion-forward geometric-patterned bottle. While the moscato, elegantly packaged in a clear bottle, is a slightly sweet wine brimming with crisp floral aromas. And with a relatively low ABV of six per cent, it’s also a refreshingly fun wine to share with friends. Dean & Monroe Style Series Prosecco, $18; Dean…

ERIK THOMSON as Easton West (Back to the Rafters, The Furnace) Once a celebrated chef, Easton’s moment of rage in his Shanghai restaurant leaves him broke, scorned and retreating to Adelaide. Can his career or his ego recover? NATALIE ABBOTT as Diana West (Muriel’s Wedding: The Musical) Easton’s niece has been fangirling her celeb chef uncle from afar. But now that he’s home, she hopes he can be the mentor she needs. RACHEL GRIFFITHS as Margot Duplass (Total Control, The Wilds) The local winemaker seems eager to do business, but she sees through Easton’s sour grapes. PETER CARROLL as Jim West (The Letdown, Crazy Rich Asians) About all Easton can stand of his hoarding, alcoholic dad is that he’s allowed to stay in his old room. But Jim is harbouring…

After almost a year in pandemic-induced hiatus, the live music scene around Australia is slowly coming back to life. The inaugural, all-ages Play on the Plains Festival, featuring bands including San Cisco, Spacey Jane and Waax, brings festivals back and will take place at the same outdoor location as the Deni Ute Muster in central NSW on March 7. The COVID-safe event will be cashless, with wristbands used to make any purchases on site (unused funds will be refunded after the event). Best of all? Kids under 13 will be admitted with ticket holders for free. (For more information and tickets, visit playontheplains.com.au)…

THE PARIS AFFAIR by Pip Drysdale CLOSE TO HOME by Janet Gover BARRENJOEY ROAD by Neil Mercer and Ruby Jones OUTLAWED by Anna North A riveting crime thriller from the author of The Sunday Girl. Harper Brown is a journalist in Paris who’s hot on the trail of a serial killer. If she can track him down, it’ll be the biggest story of her life. But if he finds her first, it’ll be her last. (Out now) The Dressmaker meets Romeo and Juliet in this story of two rival families in rural Australia. Aunt Alice rules her family and town with an iron fist. But her grip is diminished when an exotic French artist comes to town and her niece falls in love. (Out now) What happened to Trudie Adams?…

Last time I spent too much money on myself I bought an old arcade game machine for my living room. It lowered both my bank account and my appeal to women. Last time I stuffed up I was at a cafe and meant to ask for a long black and accidentally said “schlong black”. Obviously I left the cafe immediately and moved interstate. Last time I was starstuck I saw Lady Gaga walking through our building and all I managed to do was point at her and say“you’re Lady Gaga”, and to this day that remains the only words I’ve said to her. Last thing I discovered about myself Is that I get random long back hairs, I have no idea at what age it started but I really wish…